American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 • Fountain, CO

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About The Position

STARTING THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR - This position is to teach high school students ASL as an additional language. Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. 2. A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed or Highly Qualified in area of assignment. - Endorsement in World Languages - ASL - CDE - World Languages Endorsement Worksheet - https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/worldlanguagesworksheet 3. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate. Job Goals: To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational background in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed or Highly Qualified in area of assignment.
• Endorsement in World Languages - ASL
• CDE - World Languages Endorsement Worksheet - https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/worldlanguagesworksheet
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and I meets their individual needs and abilities.
• Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.
• The teacher will guide the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
• Work with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
• The school professional adheres to the Board of Education policies, state rules and regulations, and to licensure standards.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and serves on staff committees as required.

Benefits

• Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits.
• There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time